At today's Lights in the Learning Lounge you will have an opportunity to explore FIVE different stations complete with numerous resources and experts to facilitate your exploration.

Learning Lounge Interactive Notes

Blended Learning

Station #1

Pathway Connections: Digital Citizenship, Fostering Independence, Project based learning, Technology Integration

Guiding Questions:

  • What is Blended Learning and what are the benefits? For students? For teachers? For parents?
  • How can I get started with Blended Learning?
  • Which digital tools are most practical to use if I want to Blend my classroom?


Blended Learning Resources

Inquiry & Project Based Learning

Station #2

Pathway Connections: Fostering Independence, PBL, School & Classroom Culture, Growth Mindset

Guiding Questions:

  • How can I align student inquiry with my required curriculum?
  • How do I improve student questioning?
  • How can I make project based learning happen in my classroom?
Inquiry and PBL - Eyer Learning Lounge 2017

Mindfulness

Station #3

Pathway Connections: School & Classroom Culture, Growth Mindset, Social Emotional Learning, Integrating Guidance

Guiding Questions:

  • How can you decompress as a professional?
  • How can you use mindfulness with your students?
Mindfulness - Eyer Learning Lounge 2017

Digital Literacy & Resources

Station #4

Pathway Connections: Digital Citizenship, PBL, Fostering Independence

Guiding Questions:

  • How can I find resources to enrich & diversify my teaching?
  • How can I help my students analyze what they read?
  • How can I help my students be safe & responsible online?
Digital Literacy and Resources - Eyer Learning Lounge 2017

Assessment & Feedback

Station #5

Pathway Connections: Fostering Independence, PBL, School & Classroom Culture, Growth Mindset

Guiding Questions:

  • What is the relationship between rubrics and formative assessment?
  • Do we interpret assessments in terms of the whole child? What does that look like?
  • How do we decide what the assessment reveals and design interventions based on the information?
Assessment and Feedback - Eyer Learning Lounge 2017